Young Women Need Key Roles, Urges GITA-Africa CEO Jannat Nakasanje

Jannat Nakasanje, the Chief Executive Officer of GITA-Africa, has underscored the importance of inclusivity in leadership, asserting that young women are vital assets who deserve prominent places in decision-making bodies.

Nakasanje believes that empowering young women translates to more robust and representative outcomes across various sectors. By providing them with opportunities and a platform, their unique perspectives and untapped potential can be harnessed for greater societal development.

She emphasized that this call for greater inclusion is not merely about fairness but also about effectiveness, suggesting that diverse leadership teams are ultimately more innovative and successful. The GITA-Africa CEO calls for a conscious effort to bring young women to the ‘high table’ where crucial decisions are made.

Nakasanje shared these insights in an exclusive interview with the Monitor newspaper. https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/reviews-profiles/young-women-deserve-a-seat-at-the-high-table-says-jannat-nakasanje-5462568